The 107th running of the North East Cross Country Championships not only provided us with some top quality competition but there was also mud. And lots of it!

The start and finish area was on a large playing field but most of the action was to take place in and around the grounds of Summehill Country Park. The course was quite narroiw but it only added to the difficulty and the challenge of it all. There didn't seem to be any complaints on the day.

Mud mud glorious mud! Competitors at the 107th North East Cross Country Championships at Hartlepool were greeted by lots of mud, it really was a test of strength and endurance which some considered a 'proper' cross country course.